EPISODIUM
Ridge tells Taylor that Rick has a lot to learn, needs to pay his dues the way Ridge did.
Deacon wants Brooke to go with him, tell Bridget the whole truth tonight. Rick tells Stephanie while they are ripping years of Brooke's hard work to shreds, he is worried sick about his mother. Deacon tells Brooke as soon as the divorce is final, they'll be married. Bridget doesn't need him, Brooke & the baby do. Brooke tells Deacon she wishes she could share his dream, she can't let him break Bridget's heart again. Deacon asks Brooke if she could live with herself knowing she's denied her child a father & herself a life with a man who loves her. Brooke tells Deacon she would make any sacrifice to be with him, except her children. If Rick & Bridget don't know the truth, they will love Brooke's child, the baby will grow up with a supportive extended family. Brooke tells Deacon she's sorry, the baby will never know Deacon is his father.